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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Baker as Roberts shoots in.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but Roberts shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Roberts with a poor takedown
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Baker tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Roberts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Baker kicks off Roberts and gets to his feet.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baker as he avoids it easily.
Baker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Roy Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Roberts.
Baker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roberts defends it nicely.
Roberts wants to counter the offense by Baker and move into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Roberts. Roberts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice sprawl there from Baker as Roberts shoots in.
Baker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baker misses with a head kick.
Baker moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Baker blocks a head kick by Roberts.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt.
Baker closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Roberts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Baker manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Roberts keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Roberts manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Baker is looking to clinch.
Roberts misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Baker or perhaps it was just good defense by Roberts, which made it look bad.
Roberts stuffs the takedown.
Baker is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Roberts closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Roberts trying to control the pace.
Baker won't allow Roberts to pass to mount.
Baker is trying to stand back up but Roberts is controlling him
#T3#
Well, if Roberts is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Roberts's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Baker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Roberts holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Baker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Baker stalling in the clinch but Roberts improves position. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee calls for Roberts to work.
Roberts taking a breather.
Roberts continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Roberts missing with knees to the body.
Roberts looking for a takedown.
Roberts tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baker just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Roberts gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Baker actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Roberts is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Roy Baker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Roberts has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Roberts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Baker duly obliges. #TD2#
Roberts fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Baker to the ground. Roberts is now in Baker's guard.
Baker uses the cage to get back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Baker tries to keep at a distance but Roberts has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baker tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberts avoids it.#T1#
Baker has Roberts pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Roberts manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Roberts wants the takedown. Baker is fighting it off but Roberts persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Baker's guard against the cage.
Baker is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Roberts presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baker tries a knee to the head but Roberts blocks it.
Roberts controlling the action here for a moment.
Baker has had enough of the clinch but Roberts keeps him there for the moment.
Roberts with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baker can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Roberts jumps guard and drags Baker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2#
Roberts is looking to stand up but Baker isn't so interested in that idea.
Roberts is pulling down on Baker's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Roberts throws his legs up looking for a submission but Baker uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberts is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Roberts wants to get back to full guard.
Baker is trying to control. Roberts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Baker is taking a breather. Roberts says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Roberts works his way to full guard. Good work.
Baker wants to pass the guard but Roberts is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Roberts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baker trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Baker checks a leg kick.
Baker attempts a counter takedown but Roberts avoids it well and moves away.
Baker tries to clinch up.
Roberts throws a lazy head kick
and Baker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker tries for a takedown but Roberts circles away easily#TD2#
and Roberts counters with a nice double leg into side control. Baker won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Roberts tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Roberts has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Roy Baker will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Roberts shoots in and bounces Baker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Roberts wants to get up but he can't break Baker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Baker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Baker looking for a guillotine here but Roberts defends easily.
Roberts trying to control but Baker is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Roberts slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Baker working for submissions but it's allowed Roberts to get to half guard.
Roberts controlling the pace.
Rudi Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but Baker defending well.
Baker taking some punishment here, with Roberts in his half guard.
Roberts works his way into full mount!
Roberts scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T3##SUB2#
Roberts wants to finish this one by submission but Baker is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Roberts. #SUB2#
Roberts looking to secure an arm triangle but Baker defends it well.
Baker is squirming around, avoiding Roberts's attempts to control the action.
Roberts with shots to the head and body - Baker looks very uncomfortable down there.
Roberts content just to control the position here.
Roberts is looking to stand but Baker has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
#T4#
Roberts raining down hammerfists from mount.
Roberts content just to control the position here.
Rudi Roberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roy Baker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Baker tries to improve his position but Roberts has taken his back! Roberts has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Baker tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Roberts pushes Baker away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rudi Roberts! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Da Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baker pinned against the cage. Baker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Da Silva fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baker shoots in and drives through. Da Silva sprawls well.
Baker misses with a kick to the body.
Da Silva misses with a takedown
and Baker counters with a right hand to the body. #CL2#
Baker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Da Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Da Silva manages to break the clinch.
Baker moves out of range of the strikes.
Baker tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Da Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Baker forces Da Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Baker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Da Silva is defending well for now.#T1##BC#
Da Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Baker moves into range and clinches up with Da Silva.#BC#
Da Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Silva throws a hook but Baker blocks it.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Baker sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Baker throws a fast counter high kick but Da Silva manages to duck under it in time.#CL2#
Baker instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Da Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
Some wild striking there from Baker.
#T2#
No luck for Baker with that takedown attempt.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Da Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Da Silva is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Baker.
Da Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Baker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Da Silva circles away quickly and effectively.
Baker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Da Silva's waist but Da Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Baker off to one side.
Da Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Da Silva wants to clinch.
Baker shoots and misses
and Da Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Baker! But no joy.
Baker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Da Silva.
Baker looks to land a combination. Da Silva sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Rafael Da Silva has been cut.
Baker fails to land with a series of punches.
Baker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.
Da Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baker counters with a series of strikes. Da Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Da Silva tries to clinch up.
Da Silva tries to clinch there but Baker circles away.
Baker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Da Silva is fending him off so far but Baker persists. Nope, Da Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
Da Silva is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Baker.#T4##CL2#
Baker darts in and clinches Da Silva up against the cage.
Baker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Da Silva after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Baker gets control of Da Silva's arms and successfully pulls guard. Baker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Baker controlling the position.
Da Silva engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Baker trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Baker holds on and takes a little breather.
Da Silva wants to control from the top but Baker keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Baker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Da Silva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Da Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Baker. Baker gets slowly back to his feet.
Rafael Da Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but Baker shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Baker. No joy for Da Silva on that attempt.
Baker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Da Silva.
Da Silva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Baker is looking to clinch but Da Silva is avoiding it.
Roy Baker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Da Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baker swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Baker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Da Silva sprawls well. Da Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baker gets slowly back to his feet.
Baker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Da Silva as he jumps to the side. #T1##CL#
Da Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Da Silva is trying to push Baker away but Baker has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Da Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Da Silva lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Baker moves into the clinch.
Da Silva is trying to pull guard but Baker has him pressed against the cage.
Da Silva is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Da Silva swinging wildly here.
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Baker feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Baker gets a clinch.
Baker effectively controlling the action here.
Da Silva jumps guard but Baker stands there with Da Silva around his waist. Da Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but Baker forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Da Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Baker prevents it.
Baker is pushing Da Silva up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Baker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Da Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot by Baker.#CL2#
Baker moves into the clinch successfully.
Da Silva tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T4#
Baker wants a takedown.
Baker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Da Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Baker gets underhooks to prevent Da Silva's takedown attempt.
Baker has Da Silva pushed against the cage.
Da Silva looking for a takedown. #BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Baker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Da Silva swivels and escapes.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but Da Silva shows good takedown defense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Baker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Da Silva somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Baker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rafael Da Silva's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Da Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Da Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baker.
Da Silva looks for a takedown but Baker sprawls well.
Da Silva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Baker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Baker darts in looking for a takedown but Da Silva gets double underhooks and turns Baker into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Baker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Baker misses with a head kick.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Da Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Baker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Da Silva wants to clinch up but Baker keeps it at a distance.
Baker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Silva.
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Da Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Da Silva looks to clinch
and Baker counters with a series of strikes. Da Silva will be more careful next time no doubt.
Da Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baker pinned against the cage. Baker gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Da Silva sets himself, and Baker steps forward looking for the clinch! Da Silva avoids it this time.
Baker shoots in for a double leg but Da Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T2#
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Baker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Baker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Da Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Baker trying to land knees to the body.
Da Silva can't get the takedown.
Roy Baker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baker. #TD2#
Baker pulls guard successfully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Baker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baker is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SU2#
Baker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Baker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Da Silva sprawls well. Da Silva wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Baker gets slowly back to his feet.
Da Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Baker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Baker doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Da Silva counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Baker trying to control the position but instead, Da Silva has worked for underhooks and has pushed Baker into the cage.#BC#
Da Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Silva fails in his attempt to clinch.
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva is looking to clinch.
Baker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Da Silva wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Baker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Baker! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Roberts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Baker on the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Roy Baker has been cut.
Baker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Roberts swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Roberts has closed the distance and engaged Baker in a clinch.
Roberts looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Roberts.
Roberts stops a takedown attempt from Baker.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Roberts after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
Roberts breaks the clinch.
Baker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Roberts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Roberts is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Roberts tries to stand and escape but Baker is controlling the position. #T1#
Roberts sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Baker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roberts's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roberts's back!#SUB#
Baker working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Baker is breathing heavily.
Despite being in a bad position, Roberts is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Roberts is in bad spot here.
#T2#
Roberts breaks Baker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Roberts sitting in guard here, content to control.
Baker looking for a sweep. Not yet Baker, not yet.
Roberts works over Baker with some ground and pound from guard.
Roberts looking to pass the guard.
Roberts slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T3#
Roberts taking a breather here.
Roberts working away.
Baker is letting Roberts control him for a moment.
Let's hope that Roberts has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Baker is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baker is trying to work for a sweep but Roberts has mounted him!
Roberts landing punches.
Roberts landing punches.
Baker swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Roberts landing strikes from the mount and Baker is in trouble!
Roberts controlling from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Roberts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Baker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Roberts instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Roberts has picked Baker up - he's going for a ride! Roberts dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Roberts keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Roberts with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Roberts is keen to just control but Baker is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker tries to get to full guard but Roberts has control of the leg.
Rudi Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roberts wants to stand up but Baker is controlling the position.
#T1#
Roberts trying to control from half guard but Baker is working away.
Well, if Roberts is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Roberts blocks the strikes from Baker.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Roberts pushes Baker up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Roberts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Baker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roberts displaying some good clinch control by pressing Baker up against the cage.
Baker prevents the takedown attempt.
#T2#
Roberts changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Baker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Roy Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rudi Roberts.
A punch combination from Roberts misses.
Baker fails with a takedown attempt.
Baker has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Roberts closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Baker did well to prevent Roberts getting side control.
Baker tries to kick Roberts off in order to stand up. Roberts Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3##SUB2#
Roberts tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Roberts has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Roberts is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Roberts taking a breather here. #T4#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Roberts.
Baker tries to escape but Roberts is in control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Baker tries to bench press Roberts off him but Roberts keeps the position.
Roberts tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Roberts wants to control but Baker is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Roy Baker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Baker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roberts is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but Roberts shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Roberts moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Roberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baker throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Baker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roberts has Baker pushed against the cage.#TD2#
Roberts gets control of Baker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Roberts will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Roberts looking for a sweep. Not yet Roberts, not yet.
Roberts is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Roberts wants to stand but Baker is controlling the position.
Baker wants to stand but Roberts has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Baker stopping the sweep attempt from Roberts.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Roberts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roberts is trying to keep Baker in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Baker dives in and grabs Roberts's left leg, looking for a takedown. Roberts pushes down on Baker's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roberts sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Roberts throws a push kick but Baker slaps the foot to one side.
Roberts shoots in looking for a takedown but Baker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Roberts's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Roberts closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Roberts lands in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Roberts wants to stand and escape but instead Baker has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Baker won't allow Roberts to sweep him here.
Baker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roberts's guard.
Baker trying to pass the guard but Roberts defending well.
Roberts is positioning himself well to prevent Baker advancing to mount. #T4#
Baker trying to mount his opponent but Roberts defends it.
Roberts is trying is best to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roy Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rudi Roberts is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Roberts has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Baker is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rudi Roberts.
Well Roberts has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudi Roberts! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Baker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Roberts avoids it really well and circles away.
Baker misses with a body shot.
Roberts feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Baker enables Roberts to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Baker manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Roberts passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Baker regains half guard, as Roberts was trying to land strikes.
Roberts wants to pass to mount but Baker is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Baker is trying to maintain the position but Roberts is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Baker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Roberts wants to get up but he can't break Baker's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Baker looking for a sweep. Not yet Baker, not yet.
Roberts looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Baker is trying to hold Roberts in close to prevent damage but Roberts has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts wants to free his trapped foot but Baker is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Baker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Roberts stalling.
Baker is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts trying to mount his opponent but Baker defends it.
Baker is looking for a sweep. Roberts is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Roberts is trying to control. Baker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Roberts throws a looping overhand right but Baker ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Baker gets caught napping as Roberts dives in and scores a takedown. Baker manages to retain guard.
Roberts sitting in guard here, content to control.
Baker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roberts wants to stand and escape but instead Baker has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Roberts wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4##SUB2#
Roberts is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Baker is aware though and is defending well.
Baker trying to control but Roberts is working from the bottom.
Baker stopping the sweep attempt from Roberts.
Roberts bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baker's guard. #REVB#
Baker wants to stand but Roberts is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Roberts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Baker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roberts has managed to get both his arms back between Baker's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Roberts dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Baker tries to sprawl but Roberts drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Roberts is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Baker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roberts.
Roberts trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker trying to control but Roberts postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Roberts is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Roberts is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Roberts looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Roberts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Roberts perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Roberts prevents Baker from improving his position.#T3#
Roberts controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Baker is defending against the submission attempts here by Roberts.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Roberts shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Roberts showed some decent athleticism there.
Baker scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Roberts manages to mount him!
#T4#
Baker tries to improve his position but instead Roberts has taken his back!
Roberts is controlling the position but Baker somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but Baker defending well.
Roberts blocks the strikes from Baker.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberts moves nicely into side control.
Baker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudi Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Roberts slaps away a takedown attempt from Baker, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roberts flicks out a counter leg kick but Baker steps away.
Baker moves in looking to clinch but Roberts pushes him off.
Roberts doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
Baker tries a low kick but Roberts avoids it.#TD2#
Roberts shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Baker is trying to defend but Roberts finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Baker trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker wants to sweep but Roberts has passed to side control!
Roberts trying to control the position but Baker is working away. #T1#
Roberts looks up at the clock and then as Baker takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Roberts smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Roberts controls the position.
Roberts tries to move into full mount but can't pass Baker's legs.
Baker is trying to control Roberts's posture but Roberts avoids it.
Baker is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Roberts tries for a kimura but Baker is defending well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Roberts trying to control the position but Baker is working away.
Roberts landing a few strikes.
Roberts is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Baker's shoulder. That is not cool.
Baker struggling a bit here.
Baker is not content to let Roberts control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Roberts tries to move into full mount but can't pass Baker's legs. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Baker goes for a double leg but Roberts avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Roberts continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Roberts has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Baker is trying to keep an underhook but Roberts manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Baker tries to kick Roberts off in order to stand up. Roberts Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Baker is looking to regain half guard here but Roberts keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Roberts is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baker has escaped the position, nice work there.
Baker is trying to improve his position.
Rudi Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Roberts wants to control but Baker is keeping him busy.
Baker is trying to escape the position but Roberts is controlling the position.
Check out the look on Roberts's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The referee asks Roberts politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Roberts prefers to stall for the moment though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberts working the head and body with strikes.
Roberts lands a nice forearm strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudi Roberts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roberts has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudi Roberts! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Baker has his takedown stuffed
and Da Silva counters with a nice body shot.
Da Silva misses with a wild combination.
Da Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Da Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Da Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Baker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Baker shoots for a takedown but Da Silva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Silva misses with a body kick.
Baker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Da Silva.
Baker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Baker takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Roy Baker has been cut.#CL2#
Baker gets tackled into the cage by Da Silva. Da Silva maintains the clinch. #BC#
Baker manages to break the clinch.
Da Silva slips a jab and a cross from Baker.
#CL#
Baker gets a clinch. #BC2#
Da Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Da Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Baker is looking for a counter combo.
Roy Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Da Silva.
Da Silva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T2#
Baker shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice side step and Da Silva releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Da Silva looks for a takedown but Baker sprawls well.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but Da Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Baker has Da Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Da Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Baker. Baker gets slowly back to his feet.
Baker leaves Da Silva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Baker misses with a head kick.
#T3#
Baker tries for a takedown but Da Silva sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Da Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Silva misses with the combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Da Silva is defended easily by Baker.
Baker wants to clinch up but Da Silva keeps it at a distance.
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Baker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Da Silva looks winded!
Baker shoots and misses
and Da Silva counters with a left and a right that stings Baker. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Baker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Da Silva is trying to drag Baker to the mat but Baker just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Da Silva pulls guard.
Baker throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Silva keeping full guard, as Baker tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Baker stands up and waves to Da Silva to follow him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Da Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roy Baker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Baker closes the distance and clinches up with Da Silva, looking for a takedown. Baker pushes Da Silva against the cage but Da Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Da Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Da Silva fails to land the takedown.
Baker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Da Silva circles away.
Da Silva unleashes a big counter combination but Baker bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker throws a leg kick but Da Silva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Da Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Baker gets double underhooks and turns Da Silva into the cage.
Baker shoots in looking for a takedown but Da Silva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Baker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Da Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Da Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Baker counters with a stiff right hand.
Da Silva is breathing heavily.#T1#
Da Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Baker clinches up with Da Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Baker tries to break the clinch but Da Silva is controlling the position.
Da Silva tries to pull guard but Baker won't allow it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Baker.#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch.
Baker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Da Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Baker circles away.
Rafael Da Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Baker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Da Silva, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Baker pulls guard.
Da Silva wanted to stand there but Baker had control of the position. #T2##SUB#
Baker has his foot on Da Silva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Da Silva works his way back into a safe position though.
Baker wants to sweep but no luck.
Da Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baker wants to sweep here but Da Silva controlling him for the moment.
Baker trying to keep a closed guard but Da Silva is proving a slippery customer.
Baker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Da Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Baker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Da Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baker after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Da Silva gets control of Baker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Da Silva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Da Silva has control of Baker's left arm, preventing Baker from doing any damage. #SU#
Baker stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T4##CL#
Baker instigates a clinch.
Da Silva jumps guard but Baker turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Baker tries to score a body lock takedown but Da Silva shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Da Silva breaks the clinch.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but Baker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baker stuffs the takedown.
Da Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Baker.
Da Silva tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Da Silva.
Baker tries for a takedown but Da Silva circles away easily
and Da Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Baker dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roy Baker's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Baker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Da Silva.
Da Silva lands with a shot to the body.
Da Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Da Silva wants to clinch up but Baker keeps it at a distance.
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Da Silva shoots in for a takedown but Baker shows good takedown defense.
Roy Baker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Da Silva.#CL#
Baker takes the fight into the clinch.
Baker tries to land knees in the clinch but Da Silva avoids the damage to the body.
Da Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baker.
Da Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Baker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T1#
Baker keeps control of Da Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Da Silva working hard to break the clinch.
Baker can't find room to land a body shot as Da Silva controls the action.
Baker lands a shoulder strike.
Baker prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baker fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Baker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Da Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Baker wants a takedown.
Baker jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Da Silva walks away with a smile on his face. Baker gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
Da Silva tries for a takedown but Baker circles away easily
and Baker counters with a left and a right that stings Da Silva.
Da Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Baker.
Da Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Da Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Baker shoots in for a takedown but Da Silva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Da Silva swats away the attempt to clinch by Baker.
Baker shoots in but no luck this time.
Da Silva is looking to clinch.
Baker lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
Nice sprawl there from Baker as Da Silva shoots in.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baker.
Da Silva is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Da Silva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baker throws a push kick but Da Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Baker dives in and grabs Da Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Da Silva pushes down on Baker's head and hops out.#CL#
Baker has closed the distance and engaged Da Silva in a clinch.
#BC2#
Da Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Da Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Baker darts in and clinches Da Silva up against the cage.#T4##TD2#
Da Silva pulls guard effortlessly.
Da Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baker manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Baker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Da Silva defends it easily.#SUB2#
Da Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Baker looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Baker looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Baker! #REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Da Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Baker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Baker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Baker! |
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